Paul Pierce says he’ll retire after season

L.A. Clippers forward Paul Pierce announced Monday via The Players' Tribune that he will return for his 19th season then retire.

"This is it, my final season," Pierce wrote. "It's time to move on from the game of basketball. Just like any difficult decision, I think you've got to be at peace with yourself. I'm at peace with retiring, but I've got one more ride left. One more season. One more opportunity."

Pierce, 38, has averaged 20.6 points and 5.7 rebounds per game over his 18-year career.